During London Fashion Week, Rixo and Julien McDonald expanded their evening wear offerings, while menswear designer Willy Chavarria launched his first evening wear collection during New York Fashion Week days before. Becoming a go-to source for holiday party looks was a key driver, according to the brands.
At London Fashion Week, technology took new forms: KWK by Kay Kwok used ChatGPT to create its catwalk playlists, and Christopher Kane used AI to design featured animal prints. What's more, digital IDs gained traction. So much for metaverse activations.
Amid the looming recession, brands are being strategic by prioritizing leather in their fall 2023 collections. At the same time, new, more sustainable approaches to producing the material are coming to light.
Brexit and the cost of living have raised materials, production and transport prices for U.K. designers. Now, the British Fashion Council, the non-profit organization supporting London Fashion Week and British design talent, is calling for aid. Specifically, it's seeking support and investment from the government and the international fashion community to...
On Wednesday, Pacsun launched its second Roblox activation, in collaboration with metaverse developer The Gang. The building tycoon, the most popular format on Roblox, is the first ever to come from a fashion brand.
On February 9, Glossy hosted a member-exclusive Executive Roundtable event at Alo Yoga Sanctuary & Studio on NYC's 5th Avenue. Executives from fashion and beauty brands, retailers and agencies came together to discuss current marketing challenges and opportunities, with much talk turning to navigating social platforms and building brand communities.
The Stella by Stella McCartney skin-care brand launched in August 2022 with an expected proposition, considering Stella McCartney's reputation. Known as a sustainable fashion pioneer, McCartney entered the beauty industry with stringent sustainability standards, refillable packaging and a ban of more than 2,000 harmful ingredients. Now, her team is marketing...
Burberry reported that Japan is a growing APAC market for the brand, up 28% year-over-year. In 2019, mainland China accounted for 40% of total sales for Burberry. In Q3, it accounted for 25%, owed to repeated product delivery delays and Covid re-infections have made it harder to predict and plan...
The sneaker bubble is rumored to have popped — and yet, in-store luxury experiences are a hook for new customers. For its part, London-based sneaker marketplace The Edit LDN secured $4.8 million in funding on January 17, which it plans to use to expand its international footprint. According to founder...